Proud Mom to a 1-89 Cavalry Scout: Let the feast begin

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Let the feast begin

Today is prequel to the day that I have been dreading for most of Chris' life. The "time to fly" day. He is leaving at 5:00 this evening for MEPS and tomorrow will be "ship" day. We will have a short time with him in the morning and then off to the airport.
The Army recently "suggested" the Chris gain a few "battle" pounds, something to do with a few extra pounds in battle are good for you jargon that I attempted to block out, so with that in mind we are hosting the 2008 Christopher is shipping out foodtacular today.
Mo has been working on briskets and yes I mean for that to be plural for several days and I am on side dish overload. All of his favorite foods and even somethings that he may have said once that he liked will be in abundance today.
He has had a busy week, and that only made time fly. He spent time getting his bank account military ready and had to spend a few hours with the recruiters for last minute paperwork and his pre PT test. Alot of brother time was enjoyed by all, thanks to the unspoken ceasefire of normal brotherly "I always wanted to be an only child" warfare, that seems to run rampant around here and he even had the chance to squeeze in a few hours of horseback riding which is one of his passions. Chris has majored in I want to be in the Army all of his life but he has also minored in I want to be a cowboy. I guess that now with Cav Scout he is getting the best of both worlds. Yep my son is going to be a heavily armed professional cowboy. Yesterday his best friend was able to get the weekend off and come to town to spend some quality online gaming fun, I have to laugh when I see these two together sitting across from each other in the same room fighting it out online. I had a scrapbook affair yesterday at the FOP Lodge and the boys came along and spent the evening playing guitar hero on the wide screen and a few hours of friendly pool competition.
I will try to get an update on here tomorrow but it may be later in the week before I am able to compose myself and be ready to share.

Have a great Sunday
God Bless,
Tami

1 comment:

Brittany said...: Best wishes, Chris! :) May you eat your way to fatness! ;) And best of wishes once you're shipped out!!; Aug 17, 2008, 6:20:00 PM

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From my heart to God's ears

Father God~
Please send your angels of safety, love and peace to watch over our brave military men and women and please father ask them to give a extra squeeze to my Scout and Tyson, Matt G, Russ, Kyle, Mitchel, Jason, Warren, Matthew P, Josh, Chris C, Rush and the rest of the 1-89. I ask that you keep them safe, help them complete their mission and bring them all home safely. Father, I ask that you guide those in command as they make hard decisions that effect so many. I ask that you watch over the loved ones of all those in harms way and comfort those with heavy hearts.
Father, I know that without you all would be lost and I claim these request in your name. I thank you Father each time I see Scout pop up on my instant message or on his facebook because I know that at that moment all is well. And please provide termite control for their mascot Plank who gives comic relief where not much laughter is found. I will continue to give you all the glory each and every day. Amen

The Soldier's Mother Creed

"I am the mother of an American Soldier"I give my complete and unwavering support to my soldier.As my son serves the people of the United States, so I humbly offer up my prayers for his safety and the safety and health of those he serves beside. I respect his choice to adhere to a strict moral code and system of values that has preserved our great country for over two centuries.I accept that my soldier's first duty is to his country and I understand that this sacrifice he willingly makes is what keeps our nation great.I will never expect anything but the best from my soldier for I know he is capable. I know that a soldier's heart is true and strong, and that my soldier will endure. I will never abandon my soldier, my son, my love. I will love him unconditionally. he will know I am there for him, even when he is alone.I am disciplined, emotionally and mentally tough, learning to wait for phone calls and letters or emails home. I, like my soldier, am an expert. I stand ready to do what ever I can do to let my son, my soldier, know that we are here for him, beside him, we love him and I will pray for swift destruction of the enemies of our country. I am the person who stood guardian of this man who has become my soldier, now our guardian of freedom and the American way of life."I AM THE MOTHER OF AN AMERICAN SOLDIER."
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Fiddler's Green

Half way down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green.
Are the souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old time canteen.
And this eternal resting place,
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.

Marching past straight through to Hell,
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by Engineers,
Artillery and Marines.
For none but shades of the Cavalrymen,
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.

Though some go curving down the trail,
To seek a warmer scene.
No Trooper ever gets to Hell,
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so goes back to drink again,
With friends again at Fiddlers' Green.